“86” is an emotional rollercoaster packed with drama and action.
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Review: Ben Schwartz brings laughs back to Los Angeles
As a master of hyper fixation, I recently fell down a rabbit hole of actor and comedian Ben Schwartz’s filmography. In May 2020, I started to watch hours of his best work ranging from "Parks and Recreation" to "Sonic the Hedgehog." After learning more about his...
Review: Reveal your deepest secrets in ‘Girl from Nowhere’
Writer’s note: This article contains content that is intended for mature audiences and includes spoilers for “Girl from Nowhere.” If a girl with short, black hair named Nanno enters your school as a new student, run. Her iconic laugh and smirk are embedded in...
Review: Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’ is a successful depiction of a lonely mind
So 2020 happened … stuck inside for a year. Many grew and became aware of the person they were. Becoming friends with themselves while others did the quite opposite becoming distanced and acquainted with themselves. In Bo Burnham’s “Inside” we reaped the fruits of his...
Review: ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ showcases unique visuals and a breathtaking soundtrack
After waiting several months for the theatrical release of “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train,” I was set on making my first review. To start off, the plot of the movie revolves around the main characters: Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu and Inosuke who assists a Hashira member,...
Review: Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ trailer
On April 19, just in time for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the trailer for "Shang-Chi," the first Marvel superhero starring an Asian protagonist debuted, and so far it is exceeding expectations. Analysis videos, such as the one done by New Rockstars, are...
Review: Lose track of time with wave to earth’s indie music
Imagine sitting in a cafe doing homework while music plays in the background. Sweeping the room with melodic, indie tunes is wave to earth, a Korean indie band. I initially found the band from a playlist on YouTube and immediately fell in love after listening to...
Director Neil Burger explores raw human emotion in upcoming space sci-fi thriller ‘Voyagers’
Neil Burger, the director of "Limitless", "The Illusionist" and "Divergent" returns to another dystopian world in "Voyagers". A multi-generational space mission to find a new planet and save humanity goes awry when the young first-generation astronauts discover their...
Review: ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ is a riveting tale of love and the price of fame
Looking to read a book that will fill you with pain and insight into famous life? Read "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and you won't be dissatisfied. In this historical fiction novel, successful Hollywood actress Evelyn Hugo is ready to...
Review: Root of Life offers fresh and delicious food to Southeast L.A.
If you are thinking about grabbing a refreshing smoothie or a healthy meal, head over to Root of Life in Huntington Park. At a corner on East Florence Ave, you’ll find a small kitchen and juicery. Through the doors, charismatic baristas behind plexiglass greet...